Allergen & irritant analysis
6 flaggedThis leave-in treatment from Garnier lists 28 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 6 known contact allergens in the INCI list. That includes 5 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (parfum, hexyl cinnamal, benzyl alcohol, linalool, amyl cinnamal). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.
- ParfumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
- Isopropyl alcoholKnown allergen (irritant): Alcohol Denat
- Hexyl cinnamalKnown allergen (fragrance): Hexyl Cinnamal
- Benzyl alcoholKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- LinaloolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- Amyl cinnamalKnown allergen (fragrance): Amyl Cinnamaldehyde
Not detected: parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates. Contains: added fragrance.
Based on what's flagged, take extra care if you're among:
- People with fragrance allergy or fragrance-sensitive skin
Generated from this product's ingredient list and AllerNote's allergen database — educational, not medical advice or a substitute for patch testing.
Benefits
Key Ingredients
- 1AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
- 2Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
- 3NiacinamideStrengthens, smooths, and brightens skin.
Full Ingredient List
28INCI (full list, INCI order): water, cetearyl alcohol, amodimethicone, cetyl esters, behentrimonium chloride, parfum, pyrus malus fruit extract, isopropyl alcohol, trideceth-6, argania spinosa kernel oil, niacinamide, pyridoxine hcl, hexyl cinnamal, chlorhexidine dihydrochloride, citric acid, cetrimonium chloride, saccharum officinarum extract, benzyl alcohol, linalool, amyl cinnamal, tocopherol, hydroxypropyltrimonium lemon protein, ci 19140, ci 15985, phenoxyethanol, citrus limon peel extract, leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, camellia sinensis leaf extract
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
- May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
- May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
- May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
- May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Frequently asked questions
Does Sleek & Shine Leave-In Conditioner contain fragrance allergens?
Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 5 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum, hexyl cinnamal, benzyl alcohol, linalool, amyl cinnamal. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Sleek & Shine Leave-In Conditioner with caution and patch test before full use.
Is Sleek & Shine Leave-In Conditioner paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Sleek & Shine Leave-In Conditioner's listed ingredients. Worth keeping in perspective: parabens are among the least common cosmetic allergens, so "paraben-free" matters far less for reactive skin than avoiding fragrance or the preservative MI/MCI.
Is Sleek & Shine Leave-In Conditioner suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Sleek & Shine Leave-In Conditioner contains 6 flagged allergens and 0 irritants (listed in the analysis above). If none are on your personal allergen list it may suit you, but patch test first — add your allergens to AllerNote to check Sleek & Shine Leave-In Conditioner against your own profile.

